COURSES FOR YEAR 10 AND 11

Welcome to our information site about the Year 9 options process.  

At Tewkesbury Academy, the end of Year 9 marks the conclusion of Key Stage 3 and students will now begin to look with excitement, curiosity and determination as they move forwards towards the next step in their education.  Key Stage 4 allows students to focus on studying subjects which they have developed a passion for in Key Stage 3 and also to choose new courses which may equally hold a particular interest for them.

This is arguably the most important decision for our Year 9 students to date and we pride ourselves on being able to offer high quality information and guidance.  In addition, we need our students at Tewkesbury Academy to make decisions based on their future aspirations and what they enjoy. The options and decisions made in Year 9 can influence each student's academic and career opportunities in the future, therefore, it is very important that they make decisions which are appropriate for them.

We aim to ensure that all students are able to participate in a carefully planned careers education information and guidance programme which helps them to make informed choices.

Making choices

All students will need to make four GCSE options choices by Friday 28 February 2025.  A link to the form will be sent via email.   After students have given their choices their full consideration, the form must be completed and submitted, including reserve choices.

Once forms are submitted, if there are no problems with a student’s choices, no further action will be needed and students will be reminded of what they have chosen in the summer term. If a student is allocated one of their reserve subjects, they will be notified of this before Easter and given an opportunity to confirm that they are happy with the combination of courses being offered.  

We will let parents know of any changes to options choices.  In the rare instance of a student’s option subjects not fitting at all, parents will be informed and further advice given. This will happen as soon as possible and definitely before Easter.

Please read through the Options booklet and if you should have any further questions, please get in touch with me or the relevant subject staff. 

Clare de Glanville

Vice Principal

clare.deglanville@clf.uk